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    The Occasional Affair: A Practical Plan for Spring Parties
    The Occasional Affair: A Practical Plan for Spring Parties
    The Occasional Affair: A Practical Plan for Spring Parties
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    The Occasional Affair: A Practical Plan for Spring Parties

    By Maury Ankrum

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    Colorful, creative, elegant or laid-back, you can tap your inner élan and practice the fine art of entertaining. Too often, what seems daunting, difficult, pricey or painstaking becomes an event just waiting for your imagination and talent to bring it to life. With a little thought and a lot of heart, you can throw the unforgettable fete, one designed to celebrate your loved ones or honor more casual guests.

    Fun and festive, The Occasional Affair walks you through the details of twelve different parties guaranteed to delight your guests – without leaving you broke and exhausted. Whether a simple Christmas celebration or a unique Fourth of July gathering, The Occasional Affair both tantalizes and instructs with elegant-but-easy menus, savory recipes, clear timelines, detailed shopping lists and planning hints. Its pages offer time-honored tricks and tips, cost-saving cues, and bits of history and background – plus alternate ideas that let you tailor a party to your own unique personality and style. This beautifully crafted book offers the practicality and inspiration you need to create and enjoy your own extraordinary gathering.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFrederick Fell Publishers, Inc.
    Release dateMar 9, 2018
    ISBN9780883912096
    The Occasional Affair: A Practical Plan for Spring Parties

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